I agree 100% all else equal. If I am hunting woods, I see no point in using a blind as there are plenty of ways to blend in....if I am shotgun hunting I see no point in using a blind, there is virtually no movement involved.

BUT, when I bowhunt the field edges, I use a blind about half the time. I don't feel it is cheating at all, in fact, I often times feel that it HINDERS my chances...I always feel bogged down when blind hunting, like I am stuck helplessly waiting on the turkey. I like to roam as well, and have as of late been bowhunting sans the blind as well. Hasn't worked out perfectly just yet, but should soon.

If I have a chance of trying to call in a bird through the woods or across a vast field...I'll take the woods anyday of the week. It's just easier in my experiences....the smaller fields surrounded by woods are where the dynamite hunting spots are.